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Cover Songs that are Better Than the original

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DFWRocket, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Not better at all.
     
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Trent even said this was better.
     
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Not technically a cover since it's by the same band, but the version is so much better than the original.

     
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    lol...it's the exact same song
     
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    we'll allow it
     
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    great Bowie song made better:



    You could also throw in, off of the same unplugged album:

    Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam (The Vaselines)
    Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Leadbelly)
    Lake of Fire (Meat Puppets)
     
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    Not a better cover, but I'm playing it anyway



    Now this one is fun, and is better in its own ways

     
  10. Rashmon

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    Would you say it's a faithful rendition?
     
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    Well...ain't nobody covering this

     
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    Not better than the original (that's impossible) but still pretty good.

     
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    I was today years old when I learned this is a cover.

     
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    lol
     
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